Just checking in, Tomorrow is the day! Nerves have started to set in. I just hope everything goes smooth as butter. I've lost 15 lbs so far so thats excting. I'm pretty tired and don't feel up to much today. Probably from the week of liquids! So ok, short and sweet today. :-S
<3 Whit
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
End of Day 4 of Clear Liquid Pre-op Diet
Well, here I am at the close of day four of my pre-op diet- AT THE HALF WAY MARK!!! I have done pretty well sticking to it, for the most part. I did have a few bites of popcorn last night when I took Dylan to the movies to see the new Justin Beiber Movie: Never Say Never- fortunately, Dylan spilt the popcorn so that put a stop to that. But now, my Sweet Wonderful little family is sitting around the table having hamburgers off the grill... one of my favorite things to eat!! So I redirected and remember I have dedicated myself to this and decided to just "blog it" lol I don't feel hungry, so it is only temptation that is making me want that burger. So, I can overcome this!! I can, AND I WILL.
So anyways, I went over my post-op diet today and looked over when I can progress to what different things at what point post-op, and looks like about 3 days post-op I can start introducing pureed foods. I look forward to that since right now all I can really have is sugar-free jello, broth, Popsicles, and water. I think I can be creative with all of that. I think the first things I am going to want is cream of chicken soup and refried beans w/ salsa in it. We will see how i feel at that point of course before I actually commit to that though. :-) I can pretty much eat anything in smaller proportions in about 6 months, 6 months, That's not so bad. I can so do this. I have a great support system, although they have had a little pleasure in taunting me with food this week, its all in fun and games. I'll pay 'em back..... trust me. Looks like dinner in done b/c my mini me is in here under my feet once again.
Whitney
So anyways, I went over my post-op diet today and looked over when I can progress to what different things at what point post-op, and looks like about 3 days post-op I can start introducing pureed foods. I look forward to that since right now all I can really have is sugar-free jello, broth, Popsicles, and water. I think I can be creative with all of that. I think the first things I am going to want is cream of chicken soup and refried beans w/ salsa in it. We will see how i feel at that point of course before I actually commit to that though. :-) I can pretty much eat anything in smaller proportions in about 6 months, 6 months, That's not so bad. I can so do this. I have a great support system, although they have had a little pleasure in taunting me with food this week, its all in fun and games. I'll pay 'em back..... trust me. Looks like dinner in done b/c my mini me is in here under my feet once again.
Whitney
Friday, February 18, 2011
Day 2 of My Clear Liquid Diet
Hello all, as most of you know I am having surgery next Thursday. The Gastric Sleeve, Removing my Gallbladder, and Repairing my Umbilical Hernia. I have to do a full week for clear sugar-free liquids in order to soften my liver so my doctor can safely move it in order to get to my stomach. I started my week of clear fluids yesterday, Feb. 17,2011 and am handling it one day at a time. I did very well yesterday and have started out today the same- except I decided to have my 1 protein shake later today than I did yesterday- so I had it today when I started to feel hungry, not first thing in the morning. Gum is seeming to be my best friend during this pre-op diet just so I have something to chew on. It is hard to see food right now. Like when I made Bryson and Kelsey's food in the past I would take a bite of it so that has taken some extra effort not to do that. Roland also picked up a pizza for the 4 of them and I've never seen a pizza look so GOOD!! I just got me a cup of chicken broth and decided to excuse myself from eating with them. I was at mom's house yesterday too and she was cooking up something that smelled tasty, made my mouth water!! And right now, I made the kiddo's some chicken nuggets for lunch, and normally I wouldn't even notice, but it smells so GOOD lol. Oh AND I was practically hovering over my protein shake this morning b/c my little vultures wanted some, so I had to make them some hot chocolate to get them to back off (and now Bryson insisted on eating out of a cup b/c that's all he is seeing me eat out of). With that said.... I keep this in mind... I am changing my thought process and I say there's no need torturing myself, I have made the decision to have this done and I will stand by that till the end but I also don't see the need for temptation if it can be avoided, Right?
I cannot believe the amazing opportunity I am getting being able to have the Gastric Sleeve. I attempted this in Dec. w/o much thought and research on it. My doctor told me he could do it as early as Dec. 30th if I wanted to... So I attempted to start a pre-op liquid diet the day before Christmas Eve. I WAS NOT ready, mentally or physically. I hadn't done much research other than the fact that it removes some of the stomach, and I also didn't have any of the foods/liquids I was allowed to have in my house. So, I was sitting there starving that whole day and began doubting myself. Then, I sat down and really thought about what I was doing. I decided I needed to wait. One, b/c I was not prepared. and Two, I had my COMPASS test coming up for school on Jan 13th that was a big deal for me to pass... well needless to say I didn't get the score I wanted on the test by 1 point so I had to wait another 30 days before I could take it again... which was yesterday- long story short... I got not only the 1 point I needed but I got 2!! YAY! So anyways, I have that behind me and can now focus on my surgery.
I have done so much research since Dec. I have watched many, many YouTube Videos and finally found this message board where all of your information has truly been a blessing. I have also put my surgery in God's hands. This is actually the first time I have just prayed about something and told myself it is what is it, and it will be what it will be. I will continue to put my process in God's hands and continue to pray for strength through my journey.
So where I am mentally right now is.... I am very excited, but am nervous. I am nervous about being put to sleep and not waking back up. I have my two kids I have to be around for and wouldn't want anything to jeopardize that. I do not think this fear will impact my decision whatsoever its just something that sits in my head a lot. I am an over thinker sometimes so I'm probably doing that in this situation too. But of course the twist is that.... Mom is a CRNA! She puts people to sleep everyday! But she doesn't do anesthesia on family and that's fine with me. But she does work with the people that will be in my OR so they will take Specially Great care of me because of me being her daughter. And I have had major surgery before, 2 c-sections with B and Kels, BUT I was AWAKE during these surgeries, that's what makes it different. But anyways, I think that's all of an update I have right now so the final thing I ask is for all of your prayers.
P.S. I haven't put up my weight yet intentionally- but I will soon and maybe even some pics when I have a good "loss" picture to go with it lol
I cannot believe the amazing opportunity I am getting being able to have the Gastric Sleeve. I attempted this in Dec. w/o much thought and research on it. My doctor told me he could do it as early as Dec. 30th if I wanted to... So I attempted to start a pre-op liquid diet the day before Christmas Eve. I WAS NOT ready, mentally or physically. I hadn't done much research other than the fact that it removes some of the stomach, and I also didn't have any of the foods/liquids I was allowed to have in my house. So, I was sitting there starving that whole day and began doubting myself. Then, I sat down and really thought about what I was doing. I decided I needed to wait. One, b/c I was not prepared. and Two, I had my COMPASS test coming up for school on Jan 13th that was a big deal for me to pass... well needless to say I didn't get the score I wanted on the test by 1 point so I had to wait another 30 days before I could take it again... which was yesterday- long story short... I got not only the 1 point I needed but I got 2!! YAY! So anyways, I have that behind me and can now focus on my surgery.
I have done so much research since Dec. I have watched many, many YouTube Videos and finally found this message board where all of your information has truly been a blessing. I have also put my surgery in God's hands. This is actually the first time I have just prayed about something and told myself it is what is it, and it will be what it will be. I will continue to put my process in God's hands and continue to pray for strength through my journey.
So where I am mentally right now is.... I am very excited, but am nervous. I am nervous about being put to sleep and not waking back up. I have my two kids I have to be around for and wouldn't want anything to jeopardize that. I do not think this fear will impact my decision whatsoever its just something that sits in my head a lot. I am an over thinker sometimes so I'm probably doing that in this situation too. But of course the twist is that.... Mom is a CRNA! She puts people to sleep everyday! But she doesn't do anesthesia on family and that's fine with me. But she does work with the people that will be in my OR so they will take Specially Great care of me because of me being her daughter. And I have had major surgery before, 2 c-sections with B and Kels, BUT I was AWAKE during these surgeries, that's what makes it different. But anyways, I think that's all of an update I have right now so the final thing I ask is for all of your prayers.
P.S. I haven't put up my weight yet intentionally- but I will soon and maybe even some pics when I have a good "loss" picture to go with it lol
What Is VGS?
Ok, This is my first blog so I Figured why not give the info about the surgery I am having and will be Blogging about. I plan to keep up with my Weight loss journey through this. Thanks for your interest and I hope you like it... Whitney :0)
What is VGS?
The vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VGS) is a restrictive form of weight loss surgery in which approximately 85% of the stomach is removed leaving a cylindrical or sleeve shaped stomach with a capacity ranging from about 60 to 150 cc, depending upon the surgeon performing the procedure. Unlike many other forms of bariatric surgery, the outlet valve and the nerves to the stomach remain intact and, while the stomach is drastically reduced in size, its function is preserved. Again, unlike other forms of surgery such as the Roux en Y gastric bypass, the sleeve gastrectomy is not reversible.
Because the new stomach continues to function normally there are far fewer restrictions on the foods which patients can consume after surgery, albeit that the quantity of food eaten will be considerably reduced. This is seen by many patients as being one of the great advantages of the sleeve gastrectomy, as is the fact that the removal of the majority of the stomach also results in the virtual elimination of hormones produced within the stomach which stimulate hunger.
Perhaps the greatest advantage of the gastric sleeve lies in the fact that it does not involve any bypass of the intestinal tract and patients do not therefore suffer the complications of intestinal bypass such as intestinal obstruction, anemia, osteoporosis, vitamin deficiency and protein deficiency. It also makes it a suitable form of surgery for patients who are already suffering from anemia, Crohn's disease and a variety of other conditions that would place them at high risk for surgery involving intestinal bypass.
So, Basically... that was the "medical definition" of it. In my words I would define it as follows:
The VGS Surgery is a restrictive surgery that only allows me to be able to eat small portions at a time. Therefore, having rapid weight loss!! The Surgery is permanent so that helps me maintain my weight loss for the rest of my life :-) Plus, I won't have a forein object inside me, such as the lapband, and will not have any re-routing of my intestines like the gastric bypass. How perfect is that?
What is VGS?
The vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VGS) is a restrictive form of weight loss surgery in which approximately 85% of the stomach is removed leaving a cylindrical or sleeve shaped stomach with a capacity ranging from about 60 to 150 cc, depending upon the surgeon performing the procedure. Unlike many other forms of bariatric surgery, the outlet valve and the nerves to the stomach remain intact and, while the stomach is drastically reduced in size, its function is preserved. Again, unlike other forms of surgery such as the Roux en Y gastric bypass, the sleeve gastrectomy is not reversible.
Because the new stomach continues to function normally there are far fewer restrictions on the foods which patients can consume after surgery, albeit that the quantity of food eaten will be considerably reduced. This is seen by many patients as being one of the great advantages of the sleeve gastrectomy, as is the fact that the removal of the majority of the stomach also results in the virtual elimination of hormones produced within the stomach which stimulate hunger.
Perhaps the greatest advantage of the gastric sleeve lies in the fact that it does not involve any bypass of the intestinal tract and patients do not therefore suffer the complications of intestinal bypass such as intestinal obstruction, anemia, osteoporosis, vitamin deficiency and protein deficiency. It also makes it a suitable form of surgery for patients who are already suffering from anemia, Crohn's disease and a variety of other conditions that would place them at high risk for surgery involving intestinal bypass.
So, Basically... that was the "medical definition" of it. In my words I would define it as follows:
The VGS Surgery is a restrictive surgery that only allows me to be able to eat small portions at a time. Therefore, having rapid weight loss!! The Surgery is permanent so that helps me maintain my weight loss for the rest of my life :-) Plus, I won't have a forein object inside me, such as the lapband, and will not have any re-routing of my intestines like the gastric bypass. How perfect is that?
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